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Toyota RAV4

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T279 JAUMOT history

T279 JAU is a red petrol Toyota RAV4 first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2022 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2022
Mileage
105,715 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T279 JAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T279 JAU was last recorded at 105,715 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 4,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,453 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,262 miles
Average per year
3,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 105,715 miles
  • 2021 – 101,453 miles
  • 2020 – 98,256 miles
  • 2019 – 96,262 miles
  • 2018 – 90,221 miles
  • 2017 – 83,689 miles
  • 2016 – 79,367 miles
  • 2015 – 78,290 miles
  • 2014 – 76,583 miles
  • 2013 – 74,210 miles
  • 2012 – 71,502 miles
  • 2011 – 68,685 miles
  • 2010 – 65,869 miles
  • 2009 – 62,615 miles
  • 2008 – 59,899 miles
  • 2007 – 57,243 miles
  • 2006 – 53,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,715 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,715 miles (+4,262)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,715 miles
    Test number
    307243451856
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass101,453 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,453 miles
    Test number
    432889133836
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded

  3. Fail101,451 miles (+3,195)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,451 miles
    Test number
    551922100375
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor pick up ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded

  4. Pass98,256 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,256 miles
    Test number
    532775356502
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail98,256 miles (+1,994)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,256 miles
    Test number
    602028328777
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass96,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,262 miles
    Test number
    872023800341
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail96,260 miles (+6,039)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,260 miles
    Test number
    787066417967
    • DangerousFront Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass90,221 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,221 miles
    Test number
    217084572981
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  9. Fail90,219 miles (+6,530)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,219 miles
    Test number
    584806583140
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  10. Pass83,689 miles (+4,322)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,689 miles
    Test number
    397124296249
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing

  11. Pass79,367 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,367 miles
    Test number
    156006807771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stops insecure

  12. Fail79,349 miles (+1,059)5 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,349 miles
    Test number
    926156632482
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone arm (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both bump stops insecure

  13. Pass78,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,290 miles
    Test number
    526538603273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,290 miles (+1,707)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,290 miles
    Test number
    864227153813
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding on (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass76,583 miles (+2,373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,583 miles
    Test number
    676321924301
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass74,210 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,210 miles
    Test number
    119467213390
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Fail74,204 miles (+2,702)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,204 miles
    Test number
    225797013363
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass71,502 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,502 miles
    Test number
    467160322395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,481 miles (+2,796)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,481 miles
    Test number
    365147412359
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass68,685 miles (+2,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,685 miles
    Test number
    185056811353
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  21. Pass65,869 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,869 miles
    Test number
    701521720340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,615 miles
    Test number
    404793349401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail62,615 miles (+2,716)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,615 miles
    Test number
    651492349366
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass59,899 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    59,899 miles
    Test number
    471698038350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,243 miles (+3,711)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    57,243 miles
    Test number
    413119937484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,532 miles (+4,880)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    53,532 miles
    Test number
    423626546486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,652 miles
    Test number
    192491446024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T279 JAU

Does T279 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T279 JAU expired on 11 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T279 JAU?
The MOT on T279 JAU expired on 11 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T279 JAU done?
T279 JAU was recorded at 105,715 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 3,404 miles a year.
Has T279 JAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T279 JAU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T279 JAU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T279 JAU find?
T279 JAU failed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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